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| - How can a sandwich shop be "inspired"? It's not really possible since the same basic formula of 'bun-accoutrements-bun' seems to apply universally. At least that was my impression until I set foot inside this little cool grill in the middle of downtown Calgary, due solely to awesome yelp reviews.
Boy, was I wrong! The Holy Grill achieves pure Nirvana in terms of taste, combining fresh ingredients in a creative menu, adding touches of perfection like ripe avocados, glowing tomatoes, fresh jams and nuts to standard fares and creating something altogether new and divine. It is not the mere ingredients, but the flawless execution, bringing harmony to the flavors and balance to the spices. I had a chicken wrap with melted cheese and avocados, where the chicken was thinly sliced and juicy, the ingredients stacked perfectly and the wrap lightly toasted to bring out the flavor. My brother had the veggie burger, which he devoured with the ferocity of a starved N Korean prisoner, extolling its taste and consistency.
Everything is perfectly understated and just fits, like the comfortable chairs and booths, the melodic indie music that plays in the background, and the wonderful staff that are eager to please. Lucky you, downtown Calgary-dwellers!
I wish I could transport this little shop to Miami with me, but since I can't, it's comforting enough to know that such places exist and I look forward to my return, where this will likely be one of my very first stops...
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